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Salted Peanut Bars Recipe

You’ll never look at Rice Krispies Treats the same way again after trying these nutty three-tiered cookie, marshmallow and cereal bars. —Denise Kirsch, McLeansboro, Illinois

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min. + chillingYIELD:24 servings

Ingredients

1 package (17-1/2 ounces) peanut butter cookie mix

3 tablespoons canola oil

1 tablespoon water

1 egg

1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips

2/3 cup corn syrup

1/4 cup butter, cubed

2 cups Rice Krispies

2 cups salted peanuts

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 cups miniature marshmallows

Directions

1.In a large bowl, combine the cookie mix, oil, water and egg. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan.

2. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until set. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the chips, corn syrup and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in the Rice Krispies, peanuts and vanilla.